They are still really young and do not have control of their bladders yet. It may be the excitement of being let out that causes them to pee on the carpet. Putting their urine on the pee pad can help. You can also buy a liquid house breaking aid that has a special hormone that will cause them to want to pee on the pad. Most dogs love to pee on top of where some other dog has already gone.
At this stage you really have to keep your eye on them every second. They don't know much and cannot control themselves so it is up to you to get them to the pad and keep them there. Some pee pads say they have the attractant on it but they don't work very well. Adding the liquid attractant will help if you get a good brand.
At their age keeping the hair trimmed on the ear tips will help. I would wait a bit to start taping as they may come up on their own if you keep the hair on their ears short.
You are going to be really busy with the 2 for quite a while. They are so adorable as puppies but it is a lot of work to train one properly......and you have twice the work!!! I'm sure once you get through it all it will be well worth it. I still regret not buying Gracie's sister when I got her. |